Maine Homes by Down East Magazine, March/April 2019

Features

Artful Aerie

A home for a family (and their pet birds) nests among the trees on a precious Washington County plot.

By Sarah Stebbins

Fresh Start

Seasoned renovators find solace in a riverfront Cape — and a sledgehammer.

By Sara Anne Donnelly

Meeting Their Match

It was love at first sight for a Maryland couple and their cheerful Castine cottage.

By Laura Wallis

Out of the Woods

An expansive, serene haven emerges from decades of taming a stony forest.

By Virginia M. Wright

Why I Live Here

Reader Bob Dennis settles in the beloved southern Maine community he’s been photographing for 26 years.

Departments

The Guide

Swinging tasseled finds, putting the Color of the Year into practice, Portland’s hip new hostel, 19th-century maritime crafts to collect, roadtripping through the Queen City, the backstory on an 1893 world’s fair pavilion, rare landmark buildings on the market, a storied Colonial Revival in need of saving, and advice on your home and garden conundrums.

Get Inspired

We’re crushing on this adorable wooden yurt, a dated suburban home gets a Shingle-style makeover, five minutes with designer Tracy Davis, inside the studio where painter Jan ter Weele creates his richly layered scenes, and a mid-century houseboat anchors a former helicopter pilot on Rangeley Lake.

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Homey Things to Do This Season

Columns

From Rags to Riches

Twenty-three years ago, a writer’s decision to buy on Portland’s Munjoy Hill was considered questionable; now she’s lauded as a real estate genius.

By Amy Sutherland

Greener Acres

Net-zero subdivisions are becoming more plentiful, popular, and affordable — should you make a move?

By Jessie Ellison

How to Rent Your Maine Home

Among the perks of owning property in Vacationland: an influx of visitors who may be willing to shell out for a stay in your pad. Capitalize on your asset with help from our guide.

By Laura Wallis

On the cover: The U-shaped Washington County home featured in Artful Aerie, photographed by Trent Bell

Weight

0.4900 lbs

Dimensions

10.5 × 8.5 × 0.25 in

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